The Billie Wonka Experience Podcast

The Billie Wonka Experience Podcast

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  • E12 - Oilers & Kings Game 2 Recap (Game 3 Preview)
    Welcome back to the BWE Podcast!
    Well, I'll bet Oil Country slept well last night!  Game 2 had a bit of everything but best of all, it was the Oilers 1st playoff win, with fans in the building, since 2017.  On this episode, I break down what I saw in game 2, including the goal that won this series (yeah I said it), and share some thoughts about the series as it shifts to Southern California for games 3 & 4.  
    Thanks for listening - Go Oilers Go!
    13 min
  • E11 - Unpacking Game 1 (Oilers & Kings)
    Welcome to The BWE Podcast, Oilers post-season edition!
    If you missed it, and it's hard to imagine any Oilers fans could have, Bryce and I delve into the outcome of game 1 between the Oilers and the Kings.  Yes, Mike Smith made a bone-head decision but, there was a lot more happening during the game than the outcome.  We unload our thoughts about game 1 and give forecast what game 2 will look like.
    Join us for a 30 minute pod the day after each Oilers playoff game this year, where we'll break things down and look ahead to the next game.
    Thanks for listening and I look forward to chatting with you next time.
    32 min
  • E10 - Oilers 2022 Playoff Preview
    Welcome back to The Billie Wonka Experience Podcast.
    On the eve of the 2022 NHL playoffs, the only question is, who you got?  Today, I am joined by Chris Palfy and Bryce Tarzwell to answer just that.  First, Chris and I re-visited the season preview predictions ewe had from E1 to see how close, or in my case, far out we were - that's all history now.  We also talk about some outstanding Oilers moments, some things that surprised us, our opinion on who should win the Hart trophy, and which Canadian team has the most post-season pressure this year.  We also dive into the 1st round match-up that we're each most excited about, who our Stanley Cup finalists are, and who we think will win Lord Stanley.  
    A shout out to Brycre and Chris for jumping on the pod tonight!  Catch you next time!
    Let's Go Oilers!
    49 min
  • E9 - Mathew Park

    Welcome back to the BWE Podcast!  

    Today's guest is an old friend of mine; one who I met 17 years ago at the NAIT gym as we laced up to get our pump on.  From student to teacher, Mathew has pushed the boundaries of personal growth, business success, and has motivated and mentored thousands to become a more successful version of themselves.  He is the founder and CEO of TRM (Trainer Revenue Multiplier), a company focused on helping personal fitness trainers earn more profit and grow their business. 

    It's been a while since I had a chance to talk to Matt about how life has changed since our iron pumping days in the 2004, but today we did just that.  

    Thanks for listening and we'll catch you next time!

    57 min
  • E8 - Mathew Panchyshyn
    Welcome back to The BWE!  On this, Episode 8, I sat down with Mathew Panchyshyn to talk about analytics and the growing fanbase/following he's generated on Twitter.  In addition to this, he's started a website called Oilers.Zone where you can find blogs and video breakdowns of the analysis he's completed.  I'm not much into analytics, other than the obvious numbers like faceoff %, save %, goals against averages, etc.; mostly because I don't understand the numbers.  However, Mat's natural ability to explain analytical hockey data, makes this episode an easy listen.  From all things analytics, to general hockey and life interests; I am please to share this episode, E8, to highlight Mathew Panchyshyn.  
    A big thank you to my friend for stopping by the show.    
    Thanks to everyone for checking it out and we'll catch you next time!!
    48 min
  • E7 - Social Injustice/Black Lives Matter - Part 2
    Welcome to the BWE!  This episode is a two part special that focus' attention on social injustice and what inequalities are experienced for black people living in the United States.  My guests are Brittney, the creator and host of 'Let's Bri Honest' podcast and James Robinson, a university graduate with a degree that concentrates in History and Sociology.  Both Brittney and James are American and live the realities of inequality, racism, and fear of social injustice; because of the colour of their skin.
    In Part 2, we continue our discussion of police brutality and expand our scope to include several incidents of black people being killed by police.  We reflect on whether awareness towards social injustice has grown and discuss the continued struggles that are being faced and although public unity is more apparent, what else needs to be changed in order to effect meaningful and necessary change.  
    My sincerest thanks to Brittney and James for giving me their time and for their willingness to talk about such an incredibly important and necessary topic.  'We must learn to live together as brothers and sisters or perish together as fools' - Martin Luther King Jr.  
    Catch you on the next episode of The BWE!
    57 min
  • E6 - Social Injustice/Black Lives Matter - Part 1
    Welcome to the BWE!  This episode is a two part special that focus' attention on social injustice and what inequalities are experienced for black people living in the United States.  My guests are Brittney, the creator and host of 'Let's Bri Honest' podcast and James Robinson, a university graduate with a degree that concentrates in History and Sociology.  Both Brittney and James are American and live the realities of inequality, racism, and fear of social injustice; because of the colour of their skin.
    In Part 1, we explore the temperature of the Unites States surrounding police brutality and what can be done to address the it.  We focus on the most prolific and recent case of police brutality in the US that captured the worlds attention with the death of George Floyd by former Minneapolis Police Officer, Derek Chauvin.  The conversation is real and raw and affords a perspective of life that many of us will never experience.
    Thank you to Brittney and James for this amazing talk and for being vulnerable enough to share their perspective with me. 
    Stay tuned for Episode 6, Part 2 of Social Injustice/Black Lives Matter.
    Catch you on the next episode of The BWE!
    1 hr 40 min
  • E5 - Lieutenant Eric

    Hello everyone and welcome to The BWE!

    On this episode, I sat down with Lieutenant Eric, a producer with TSN 1260 radio in Edmonton, and talked his personal journey into and thru his career in radio.  Although he is one half of the dynamic duo that is 'The Dustin Nielson Show', Lt. Eric has radio roots that trace back to his childhood.  From listening to hockey games with his dad, to hosting a late night metal radio show; Lt. Eric shared some of his stories that brought him from Saskatoon to Edmonton and about what his radio career has been like thus far.  This was a really great conversation that you don't want to miss.

    Thank you to Lieutenant Eric for joining me on the show.  I really enjoyed this talk and am grateful for the opportunity to share his story with you.  

    You can find him on Twitter, @Lieutenant_Eric and hear him on The Dustin Nielson Show, weekday mornings from 6AM to 10AM on TSN 1260 radio.

    Until next time, thanks for listening!

    50 min
  • E4 - Be Courageous (PTSD)

    Welcome to The BWE!  

    On today's episode, I am joined by RCMP (Royal Canadian Mounted Police) Chaplain Cyril Gowler and retired RCMP Sgt. Shayne Courtorielle to discuss mental health.  The conversation centers around courage; how difficult it is to find and the important role it will play on your journey to a healthier you.  As first responders, or support services for first responders, we've experienced abnormal and traumatic events.  However, our reaction to those abnormal events are normal.  You're not alone on your journey to recovery, we're working at it everyday.  Yes, it means you'll be vulnerable.  Yes, it means you'll need to be courageous.  But you're not alone.

    My sincerest thanks to Cyril and Shayne for joining me to discuss such an important issue.

    Thanks for listening and I'll catch you next time!!

    54 min
  • E3 - Neil Muz

    Welcome back to the BWE!  On this episode, I chat with a friend of mine who I met in High Level back in 2012.  Currently, he's an RCMP Officer in Leduc but previously, he worked for Skyreach as an usher for Oiler games and special events.  Better known as the nicest guy you'll ever meet, Neil took some time to share some of those stories with us and talked about what it was like to meet Wayne Gretzky and the Moose!  Imagine being able to lace up your skates and play shinny with George Laraque and Doug Weight; on Christmas Eve no less.  

    A big shout out to Mr. Clean for sitting down and sharing those memories with me!  

    See y'all next time.

    1 hr 24 min

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